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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 297.70 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 297.70 and 142.16 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 297.70 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/297.70 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 297.70 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 42,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,319.19/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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